Job summary Due to expansion of the service Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit additional Postural Stability Support Workers (PSSW) within the Healthy Lifestyles Team. As a PSSW, you will support delivery of the postural stability strength and balance exercise programmes (classes) across the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation footprint. Under the instruction of the Postural Stability Instructor (PSI) assisting participants to exercise in a safe and effective manner. Please note the advertised hours are shared between two job holders, working 3 hour session each per day, over a 5 day service. Therefore, the role requires flexible working to provide support to a number of exercise classes during the week in locations across Torbay and South Devon. Main duties of the job The role includes: Setting up rooms in which to carry out the exercise programme and clearing away at the end of a session Supporting the PSI in carrying out the programme, correcting participants technique, under the guidance of the PSI, observing for any issues in class, maintaining a safe environment before, during and after the class and monitoring participants for any issues, distress or illness Providing some exercise demonstration under the supervision of a PSI Welcoming, signing in, updating attendance and session records, telephone calls and follow ups About us Why work with us - You will be working in a dynamic community of postural stability instructors within the Healthy Lifestyles team across the whole of the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation footprint. Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real assed to Team Torbay and South Devon. Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee: NHS Pension Scheme Childcare at our day nursery Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays Staff Discounts Career development and training opportunities Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 388-6864296-ACS Job locations Community St Edmunds, Victoria Park Road Torquay TQ1 3QH Job description Job responsibilities The role includes exchanges of information with participants, occasionally some relatives/carers using tact or persuasion and being confident with those who may have communication difficulties. Planning of own time around exercise sessions, planning and organising straight forward activities, rebooking appointments and follow ups of participants; supporting the whole PSI session including the assessment process Monitoring class participants at all times during the exercise session to ensure participant safety. This requires skills for making ongoing evaluation of the participants condition and environmental risk factors for class management under the PSIs supervision Responsible for demonstrating seated exercises and other elements of the PSI class, following planned and detailed instructions under the PSI supervision and remaining accountable at all times to the PSI. Very occasional Basic Life Support need Updates attendance and session records on the IT system (client management system), makes telephone calls to patients regarding the programme Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties (e.g. Full driving licence and vehicle). Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. PLEASE NOTE: This post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with the Home Office standards Job description Job responsibilities The role includes exchanges of information with participants, occasionally some relatives/carers using tact or persuasion and being confident with those who may have communication difficulties. Planning of own time around exercise sessions, planning and organising straight forward activities, rebooking appointments and follow ups of participants; supporting the whole PSI session including the assessment process Monitoring class participants at all times during the exercise session to ensure participant safety. This requires skills for making ongoing evaluation of the participants condition and environmental risk factors for class management under the PSIs supervision Responsible for demonstrating seated exercises and other elements of the PSI class, following planned and detailed instructions under the PSI supervision and remaining accountable at all times to the PSI. Very occasional Basic Life Support need Updates attendance and session records on the IT system (client management system), makes telephone calls to patients regarding the programme Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties (e.g. Full driving licence and vehicle). Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. PLEASE NOTE: This post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with the Home Office standards Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Good standard of education to include Maths and English or equivalent Desirable Exercise for the older adult qualification (or equivalent) Level 2 NVQ in fitness or health and social care or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working with/supporting older adults Experience of working within groups Specific skills Essential Experience of communication with adults specifically around motivation and adherence Good observation and listening skills Desirable Basic Life Support Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Good standard of education to include Maths and English or equivalent Desirable Exercise for the older adult qualification (or equivalent) Level 2 NVQ in fitness or health and social care or equivalent Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working with/supporting older adults Experience of working within groups Specific skills Essential Experience of communication with adults specifically around motivation and adherence Good observation and listening skills Desirable Basic Life Support Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Community St Edmunds, Victoria Park Road Torquay TQ1 3QH Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)